Tearful Neymar is a joyful boy – Jesus

Gabriel Jesus is unconcerned by Neymar’s tears against Costa Rica and believes his own rivalry with Roberto Firmino is a positive.

Lukaku makes Belgium history against Tunisia

Romelu Lukaku has become Belgium’s all-time top scorer in major tournaments after his first-half brace in the Group G clash against Tunisia.

Maradona angry at Argentina performances

Argentina could suffer a shock early exit at Russia 2018, with Diego Maradona furious at his side’s poor performances.

Lukaku, Hazard doubles send Tunisia packing

Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard both scored braces as Belgium crushed Tunisia 5-2 to all but secure their place in the World Cup knockout stages.

Hodgson backs Loftus-Cheek to shine against Panama

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has ‘more strings to his bow’ than Bayern Munich legend Michael Ballack and can excel for England against Panama, says former Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson.

Alli back in England training

Dele Alli handed England a fitness boost on the eve of their World Cup Group G game against Panama by returning to training following a thigh injury.

Rashford inspired by Ronaldo

England forward Marcus Rashford has been keeping a keen eye on Cristiano Ronaldo this World Cup as he aims to emulate the Portuguese star.

Martinez happy to be ‘boring Belgium’

Roberto Martinez is enjoying Belgium’s ‘boring’ tag and insists Romelu Lukaku is not hell-bent on winning the Golden Boot at the World Cup.

Hummels to miss Germany-Sweden, confirms Low

Germany defender Mats Hummels will miss his side’s World Cup clash with Sweden due to a neck injury, says coach Joachim Low.

Germany will respond against Sweden, insists Low

Germany are facing the prospect of elimination from the World Cup after losing to Mexico but head coach Joachim Low insists the champions will respond against Sweden.